Guwahati, March 14 -- Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long focus on the northeast, stating his initiatives were focused on transforming Assam and the entire northeast into a major development hub.

Speaking to ANI, Sonowal said, "The Prime Minister's visit has brought the right amount of attention and investment to Assam, and the North East has grown under his leadership in the last 11 years. His initiatives are focused on transforming Assam and the entire northeast into a major development hub, which is vital for India's broader goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047."

Praising projects like the Pandu port, he stated that it increased employment opportunities in ...